Sierra Arts Book Fest

Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Victorian Avenue, Downtown Sparks (next to the Depot Gallery & Bookstore)
FREE & Open to the Public | Family-Friendly

Join us for the first-ever Sierra Arts Book Fest, a celebration of northern Nevada’s vibrant literary scene! Meet over two dozen local authors, poets, and illustrators representing a wide range of genres—from children’s stories and regional nonfiction to romance and psychological thrillers.

Event Highlights:

• Author & Poet Meet-and-Greets
• Book Readings & Signings
• Kids’ Craft Area & Literary Activities
• Magical Fairy Village
• Food & Drink Trucks
• Art Books & 100+ Cookbooks
• Come Dressed as Your Favorite Book Character!

Whether you’re a lifelong bookworm or just discovering the joy of reading, there’s something for all ages to enjoy.

AUTHORS: Angela Laverghetta, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Arlene Llewelly, Children/Middle Grade • Brad McMullen, Children/Middle Grade • Callie Meadows, Romance • Candace Nicol Garlock, Art, Memoir, Nevada • Cassidy Carson, Romance • Christy Bingham, Inspirational, Nevada • Danielle Kathleen, Psychological Thriller • Elise Manion, Romance • Fay Thompson, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Gavin Black, Children/Middle Grade, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Young Adult • Jacci Turner, Action/Adventure, Young Adult • JT Hume, Action/Adventure, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Nevada, Romance • Kathrin Swanson Valerio, Memoir • Linda Kay Hardie, Memoir, Children/Middle Grade, Detective/Mystery, Erotica, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Humor • Lynda Bailey, Romance • M Peggy A Rew, Detective/Mystery/True Crime • Marie Navarro, Adventure, Fantasy, Romance • Mariposa Cruz, Romance • Michael Tassone, Bio/Memoir • Nikolai Wisekal, Adventure, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Paul Clayton, Action/Adventure, Sci Fi, Historical, Psychological Thriller, Suspense/Thriller • Richard Arbib, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Salem T Lynn, Fantasy/Sci Fi • Stephane Rose, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Historical, Romance, Suspense/Thriller • Sue C Dugan, Action/Adventure, Children/Middle Grade, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Young Adult • Suzanne Morgan Williams, Nevada, Young Adult • Viola Quincy, Fantasy/Sci Fi, Romance

In partnership with the City of Sparks, let’s celebrate the stories that shape our community!